GHB's Hazards

GHB, or gamma hydroxybutyrate, is a 'party drug' that is often taken by teens at all-night raves. According to the FDA, GHB is also known as 'salty water, scoop, GBH, grievous bodily harm, Georgia home boy, liquid ecstasy, liquid x, somatomax, goop, or simply G.'

Although teens take it because it has intoxicating effects, it can also have very deadly effects. In fact, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has reported more than 45 deaths and over 5,500 emergency room overdoses associated with GHB.

GHB is also known as the 'date rate drug.'

Because GHB can be so dangerous, both for teens who take it on purpose and those who take GHB unknowingly if it is slipped into one of their drinks, it is important for parents to learn more about GHB and protect their kids from this and other drugs.

For more information about GHB, please see:

• DEA GHB Fact Sheet
• ROHYPNOL & GHB: How to Avoid Date Rape Drugs
• The Death of the Party: All the Rave, GHB's Hazards Go Unheeded